GZO
Gizo
Solomon Islands
12,685 km
7,882 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
47°
northeast

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GZO ORD
Airport Name Nusatupe Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GZO ORD
ICAO Code AGGN KORD
City Gizo Chicago
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -8.100000, 156.860000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gizo (GZO) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nusatupe Airport (GZO) in Gizo, Solomon Islands to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Solomon Islands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Gizo, it's 06:15 in Chicago. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gizo (GZO) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nusatupe Airport (GZO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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